Shreyas Talpade Reflects On Voicing Allu Arjun In Pushpa 2 And Its Success

Superstar Allu Arjun has once again captured attention with his eagerly awaited Telugu film, Pushpa 2 - The Rule. Directed by Sukumar, this sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa - The Rise has generated significant excitement among fans since its announcement.

The film's release earlier this month marked Allu Arjun's grand return to the big screen. As anticipated, he is receiving praise for his portrayal of Pushpa Raj in the sequel. Notably, Shreyas Talpade lent his voice for the Hindi version of Allu Arjun's character.

In an exclusive interview with Filmibeat, Shreyas Talpade shared insights about being the Hindi voice for Allu Arjun's character in Pushpa. He discussed the overwhelming response he's received and more. Here are some excerpts from the conversation:

F - Pushpa 2 has turned out to be a huge box-office success. What kind of reactions you've been getting for it?

Shreyas: "The response and love that I am getting from everyone across the board for Pushpa 2 is extremely overwhelming. I am extremely grateful, happy and humbled by the amount of love that the audience is showering on me. It is as if I have performed on-screen. It is that kind of reaction that I am getting so I am very very happy."

F - What was your initial reaction when you were approached to dub for Allu Arjun's character in Pushpa?

Shreyas: "When I was approached for the first part of Pushpa, I was quite surprised because prior to that, I had only dubbed for one film which was 'The Lion King' in Hindi and for a character like Timon whose voice is nowhere close to or near to what the voice quality of Pushpa is. I was actually surprised. But then, I actually decided to see the film before taking any call. I saw the film and I loved it. That's how I decided to go ahead and dub the film. Obviously, 1 was followed by the sequel and the producers wanted me to dub for the second part as well. So they requested. Of course I saw the film again and I was extremely happy with the sequel and that's how I decided to go ahead with the second part as well."

Cultural Impact

F - How does it feel to be the Hindi voice for a character that has become a cultural phenomenon across India?

Shreyas: "Without any doubt, it definitely feels good that you are a part of a film and a character that is becoming a cultural phenomenon across the globe, if I may say so. Whoever is watching all over the globe, be it Indians or others, it feels amazing."

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